Motorola Solutions

Senior Project Manager

United States · Work style not stated · Full time

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  • EmployerMotorola Solutions
  • LocationUnited States
  • Work styleWork style not stated
  • Employment typeFull time
  • Employer posted

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview

Motorola Solutions is a world leader in professional mobile communications systems, with an impressive heritage of technological innovation and a global base of installed systems. Our main focus is implementing mission-critical digital mobile communication systems for Government and Public Safety customers.

Job Description

Motorola Solutions is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the implementation of complex, mission-critical communication system projects. The Senior Project Manager serves as the primary point of contact for all project phases, ensuring deliverables are completed on schedule, within budget, and to customer specifications.

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1. Project Leadership & Execution

  • Direct and coordinate cross-functional project teams (System Engineers, Field Engineers, Field Service, and Service Shops) as well as third-party vendors for seamless project delivery.
  • Lead large-scale programs or complex components of larger enterprise communication initiatives.
  • Allocate required resources in coordination with Scheduling and Engineering Management to meet corporate financial and operational goals.
  • Direct project close-out activities and facilitate smooth operational handoffs.

2. Planning, Governance & Financial Control

  • Develop, maintain, and execute baseline project plans, tracking deliverables, milestones, and critical path activities.
  • Manage the core triple constraints: Scope/Quality, Cost, and Time.
  • Utilize standard PM tools (critical path analysis, action item logs, change orders, risk matrices) to resolve complex issues proactively.
  • Manage project financials, including budget establishment, variance auditing, pre-tax profit optimization, and revenue forecasting.
  • Drive change management by controlling scope, schedule, and cost adjustments.

3. Stakeholder Management & Communication

  • Act as the primary point of contact for external customer organizations and internal senior executive stakeholders.
  • Conduct regular project reviews, status meetings, and performance reporting.
  • Build and maintain relationships across multi-organizational environments to ensure strong alignment and customer satisfaction.

4. Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement

  • Apply PMBOK principles and Six Sigma methodologies to drive operational effectiveness and process efficiency.
  • Continuously refine internal project management practices and frameworks.

Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of project management experience, or 7+ years of progressive experience in project management, system engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience forecasting and driving project revenue.
  • Technical domain experience in at least one of the following: Public Safety communications systems (e.g., Motorola Solutions ASTRO 25), Two-way radio/Cellular infrastructure, Military communications, IT Networks, Civil construction

Preferred Qualifications & Certifications:

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) is highly desired.
  • Familiarity with Motorola Solutions ASTRO 25 systems or Field System Integration experience.
  • Industry experience working with local public safety (police, fire, EMS) or federal government agencies.

Candidate Requirements:

  • Must be a U.S. citizen with ability to obtain necessary security clearance as required by government contract(s).
  • 25-50% travel required throughout territory to support assigned projects

Target Base Salary Range: $110,000 - $130,000 USD

Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

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Basic Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree AND 4+ years of experience OR 7+ years experience in one of the following: Project Management, Engineering, LMR, RF Systems, Radio Frequency, Radio Communications, Wired/Wireless Communication Systems, IT, Motorola, Military experience, or Public Safety experience.

Travel Requirements

25-50%

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

Yes

Our U.S. Benefits include:

Incentive Bonus Plans

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401K with Company Match

10 Paid Holidays

Generous Paid Time Off Packages

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Parental & Family Leave

and more!

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.

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